Texture is Better : featuring Jillian + Tommy’s fall wedding

Oh fall – such a great time of year. We love the richness it brings – the colors of the leaves, the crispness in the air, excuses to stay inside and bake, watching football – the list goes on. Fall almost has a texture.

On that note, this year we have played with texture more than ever before. Today we are showcasing Jillian + Tommy’s invitations [FINALLY]! I have wanted to share these for some time and since their September 19 nuptials have made this lovely couple official, feast your eyes!

We used a lovely matte finish Navy pocket. Honestly, there’s nothing like a matte navy. It’s so luxe – you don’t need any added sparkle. Add some navy velvet ribbon, walnut wood veneer, and cotton paper stock and you’ve got it made. Jillian + Tommy wanted a hint of rustic with their otherwise elegant, formal, and victorian style.  The combination of floral liners and backers and the gold foil stamping set off the wood veneer accents perfectly, leaving guests with the wow factor that the couple was hoping for.

You all know about my love for a good monogram and luckily Jillian + Tommy felt the same way. We designed this beautiful crest for them and the couple included this foil stamped crest throughout the remainder of their printed pieces. This couple gets an A in my book for consistency (which is key to developing a cohesive look/feel for your big day).

Extra love to Ashley and Nicole from Ashley Nicole Events for their outstanding eye in planning and for bringing us such a lovely client.

Best wishes to Jillian + Tommy and a lifetime of only happiness!

The Art of Letterpress Printing

let·ter·press

ˈledərˌpres/

noun

1. printing from a hard, raised image under pressure, using viscous ink

Our definition?

1. oh so scary. oh so beautiful.

Letterpress printing is such a beautiful addition to any invitation and we love it! Some of our most popular designs have included letter pressing. Though as stated in our definition… it can be so scary! The process requires a high degree of craftsmanship! Letterpress printing is a technique of relief printing using a printing press. A printer composes and locks movable type into the bed of a press, inks it, and presses paper against it to transfer the ink from the type which creates an impression on the paper. To bring out the best attributes of letterpress, printers must understand the capabilities and advantages of what can be a very unforgiving medium.

Needless to say, it is hard work! But, the payoff is unique and elegant! It adds a certain level of luxury don’t you think?